2023 has been a stellar year for games, but a terrible one for their creators

2023 has been a stellar year for games, but a terrible one for their creators

Much of the chatter surrounding video games in 2023 has been about just how stacked the year has been for quality releases. After all, we’ve gotten new entries in juggernaut series like Zelda, Mario, Spider-Man, Street Fighter and Diablo, a new sci-fi IP from Bethesda, a top-rated new Baldur’s Gate that took everyone by storm, a beloved remake of Resident Evil 4 …

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9 of the best new K-dramas to watch in November 2023: Daily Dose of Sunshine on Netflix, Vigilante on Disney+, A Bloody Lucky Day, and more

9 of the best new K-dramas to watch in November 2023: Daily Dose of Sunshine on Netflix, Vigilante on Disney+, A Bloody Lucky Day, and more

Kim Young-dae ( Sh**ting Stars) is famous celebrity Han Joon-oh, who is saved by firefighter Kang Young-hwa (Pyo Ye-jin, Taxi Driver) while filming a public service announcement. Doona!: Bae Suzy is a K-pop star in superficial Netflix romance K-drama Young-hwa becomes his bodyguard but when Joon-oh wakes up he is possessed by the spirit of …

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How Sammi Cheng became a Cantopop superstar, celebrated actress and style icon, but has endured a rocky relationship with husband Andy Hui

How Sammi Cheng became a Cantopop superstar, celebrated actress and style icon, but has endured a rocky relationship with husband Andy Hui

One of her first major awards came in 1990, when she was recognised as a promising new talent in the RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards staged by Hong Kong’s public broadcaster. God of Gamblers actress and Stephen Chow co-star Sharla Cheung: her career But it was her duet with fellow singer and now husband …

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Entities Expected to Comply With Data Protection Norms Except Age-Gating in 12 Months: Mos IT

Entities Expected to Comply With Data Protection Norms Except Age-Gating in 12 Months: Mos IT

Entities may be given about a year to tune their systems to comply with norms of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of consultation with the industry, Chandrasekhar said the Data Protection Board and guidelines for the …

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Parliament Passes Bill to Levy 28 Percent GST on Online Games; Offshore Gaming Firms to Need Registration

Parliament Passes Bill to Levy 28 Percent GST on Online Games; Offshore Gaming Firms to Need Registration

The Central and Integrated GST laws have been amended by Parliament to impose a 28 percent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos, and horse race clubs. This move was introduced through the Central GST (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Integrated GST (Amendment) Bill, 2023, spearheaded by Finance Minister Nirmala …

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Parliament Passes Bill to Levy 28 Percent GST on Online Games; Offshore Gaming Firms to Need Registration

Parliament Passes Bill to Levy 28 Percent GST on Online Games; Offshore Gaming Firms to Need Registration

The Parliament has approved amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws, which will now impose a 28 percent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos, and horse race clubs. These amendments, known as the Central GST (Amendment) Bill and the Integrated GST (Amendment) Bill, were introduced by Finance Minister …

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